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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,707.28, 236,969.68 and 95,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,707.28, 236,969.68 and 95,233.92 is: 131,430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,707.28 : 236,969.68 = 95,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,707.28/236,969.68 = 95,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,707.28x = 236,969.68 × 95,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,707.28x = 22,567,551,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,551,547.55/171,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,430.37

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